Brittney Griner was found guilty during her trial for “large-scale transportation of drugs” in Russia on Aug. 4. The judge ruled that she had criminal intent, and sentenced her to nine years in prison. Brittney, who pleaded guilty to the charge on July 7, has already spent six months in Russian custody. Biden on Brittney Griner's sentence in Russian drug trial: "Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney. After she was arrested, she was granted access for a visit with an official from the United States State Department, via the U.S. Embassy.

Source: ABC News August 04, 2022 17:29 UTC